how do you prep for powdercoat
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Road Captain
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how do you prep for powdercoat
i have some chrome and some alum piece how do i prep then for powdercoat. do i just skuff them up? will the powdercoat cover that up?
how strong is powdercoat compared to paint?
im going to powdercoat
rear signals & rear signal brackets,rear strut covers,S/E air cleaner 90,lower sliders,batteryband,horn,headlight trim ring,brake and clutch levers
also what should i do in wrinle and what should i do in either gloss or satain
thanks for any help
how strong is powdercoat compared to paint?
im going to powdercoat
rear signals & rear signal brackets,rear strut covers,S/E air cleaner 90,lower sliders,batteryband,horn,headlight trim ring,brake and clutch levers
also what should i do in wrinle and what should i do in either gloss or satain
thanks for any help
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RE: how do you prep for powdercoat
Are you taking them to a powder coater, or doing it yourself. If you are taking it to someone you shouldn't have to worry about prep. Thats what you pay them for. As far as gloss, satin or wrinkle, you will get alot of opinions on that. I would at least do the levers in satin to match the switch housings. Gloss matches the frame more and looks good on the struts and front end parts and wrinkle matches the motor more. It's really what you like. There are plenty of examples on this site of both. For gloss look at my gallery and Metal Mike.
Road Master
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RE: how do you prep for powdercoat
Bring the parts somewhere reputable to do the powdercoating and dont worry about the prep. they should be taking care of that. The only thing you should be thinking about is what type of finish you want.
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RE: how do you prep for powdercoat
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Bring the parts somewhere reputable to do the powdercoating and dont worry about the prep. they should be taking care of that. The only thing you should be thinking about is what type of finish you want.
Bring the parts somewhere reputable to do the powdercoating and dont worry about the prep. they should be taking care of that. The only thing you should be thinking about is what type of finish you want.
p.m. me if youre interested or if you have any other questions
Road Captain
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RE: how do you prep for powdercoat
The parts can't get too clean for paint or powder coat so that is where a lot of your energy should be spent. The metal should also be sanded or media blasted to etch the surface for good adhesion of the finish.
This is the process we use; thorough degrease, rinse, dry, media blast, degrease, rinse, pre-treat, rinse, dry, mask, powder coat, cure. On anything like engine/brake/fork parts that have held oils we pre-bake after the first degrease to "cook" the oils out of the metal.
Also, once the parts have been blasted, NEVER touch the bare metal with your skin. Blasted metal is like a sponge that will absorb the oils in your skin instantly. That will cause adhesion, finish slawsand corrosion problems.
Good luck with your project!
This is the process we use; thorough degrease, rinse, dry, media blast, degrease, rinse, pre-treat, rinse, dry, mask, powder coat, cure. On anything like engine/brake/fork parts that have held oils we pre-bake after the first degrease to "cook" the oils out of the metal.
Also, once the parts have been blasted, NEVER touch the bare metal with your skin. Blasted metal is like a sponge that will absorb the oils in your skin instantly. That will cause adhesion, finish slawsand corrosion problems.
Good luck with your project!
RE: how do you prep for powdercoat
if you are goign to prep it yourself i would invest in a media blaster.... if your powdercoater is hving you do the prep work yourself... find a new powdercoater.... no one in their right mind that does powdercoating would have someone else, exp a customer, do their own prep work! that is just crazy... i do all my own powdercoating and when i do BIG stuff i have to bring it to a buddy that has a bigger oven.... even if i prep it he will STILL go over it again himself.... as far as the fingers touching the metal that is great advice
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